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No. 416 in Finnish

kova

Hard; tough.

In a sentence

  • Tämä lattia on todella kova.

    This floor is really hard.

    In this sentence, 'kova' describes a physical property of the floor, meaning hard or solid in texture.

  • Hän on kova työskentelemään.

    They are hardworking.

    Here, 'kova' is used metaphorically to describe a person's character, indicating diligence or a strong work ethic.

  • Meillä oli kova kiire aamulla.

    We were in a big hurry this morning.

    In this context, 'kova' modifies 'kiire' (hurry), emphasizing the intensity or seriousness of the situation.

  • Tänään oli todella kova myrsky.

    Today there was a really hard storm.

    The word 'kova' is used here to mean 'hard' or 'intense', describing the severity of the storm.

  • Hän on kova urheilija ja harjoittelee jatkuvasti.

    He is a tough athlete and practices constantly.

    In this sentence, 'kova' describes the athlete as 'tough' or 'dedicated', emphasizing a strong and admirable quality.

  • Lattia on liian kova istumiseen pitkään aikaan.

    The floor is too hard to sit on for a long time.

    Here, 'kova' conveys the physical hardness of the floor, making it uncomfortable for prolonged sitting.

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